Shaktism — the tradition of worshipping the Divine Feminine as the supreme reality (Shakti or Devi) — is one of the four major Hindu traditions (alongside Vaishnavism, Shaivism, and Smartism). Shaktas believe that the goddess is not merely Shiva's consort but the independent, omnipotent force that creates, sustains, and transforms all existence. The goddess is worshipped in countless forms: Durga (the protective mother), Kali (the fierce destroyer), Lakshmi (the provider of prosperity), Saraswat
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